Psycho-Social Counselor (Child Protection)

Job Description

Title: Psycho-Social Counselor (Child Protection)

Company Name: NGO Forum for Public Health

Vacancy: 01

Job Location: Cox's Bazar (Teknaf)

Employment Status: Full-time, Contractual

Educational Requirements:
∎ Degree/ Diploma level in Psychology/ Counseling/ Clinical Psychology/Social Sciences/Child health or related field from a recognized institution.

Experience Requirements:
∎ 3 to 4 year(s)
∎ The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): Development Agency, NGO

Job Context:
∎ The purpose of this post is to provide day to day management, psychosocial support and related activities in the Rohinga Refugee Camp Areas. In particular, the position will be responsible for addressing mental health needs of children and maintaining daily contact with the community based counseling. Work and liaise closely with the awareness officer, Project office (Child Protection) and documentation of programme activities as per the project’s requirements.
∎ Job Location: Cox`s Bazar Rohingya Refugee Camp (Teknaf)

Job Responsibilities:
∎ Assess the need of psychosocial/counseling support within the catchment area of Child Friendly Space (CFS).
∎ Delivering one-on-one (Individual) and group counseling sessions to the identified beneficiaries.
∎ Delivering psychosocial service support following different appropriate tools and techniques where appliable including PFA, observation, therapeutic session, play therapy, stress management, anger management, safety planning, relaxation and berating session, consultation etc.
∎ Facilitating the referral support.
∎ Assist in delivering relevant training, workshops etc. as outlined in the project.
∎ Supporting in the development of relevant IEC/BCC materials including different event contents.
∎ Engaging with the community to deliver and promote project activities in the designated locations.
∎ Assisting in preparing periodical reports, monitoring and evaluation activity and progress reports of project activities including monthly reporting to the PO.
∎ Maintaining a positive image of the project at all times and in all circumstances.
∎ Providing individual or group psychological support to the deserving targeted beneficiaries as appropriate including women, PLW, children, adolescents and parents/guardian of the children.
∎ Participating in staff meetings if required.
∎ Producing and maintaining records of the beneficiaries ensuring confidentiality.
∎ Uphold humanitarian code of conduct and adhere to and promote humanitarian guiding principles.
∎ Comply with NGO Forum for Public Health's policies and practice with respect to child protection, code of conduct, gender & equality, humanitarian responsiveness and other relevant policies.

Additional Requirements:
∎ Age at most 40 years
∎ Both males and females are allowed to apply
∎ Female candidates are encouraged to apply.
∎ Minimum 2 years post-qualification experience in related work within a NGO or Rohingya refugee camp.
∎ Experience in health and nutrition project implementation within a NGO or Rohingya refugee camp is preferable.
∎ Good knowledge on counselling and community mobilization methods and tools.
∎ Good communication skills.
∎ Ability to work harmoniously in a multi discipline team setting.
∎ Basic understanding of infant and young child feeding.
∎ Willingness to work long hours and weekends when necessary.
∎ Experience in supporting medical team and community based organizations.
∎ Experience working with survivors of trauma, including Gender-based Violence (GBV).
∎ Working in emergency and development projects.
∎ Good spoken Local language is desirable.
∎ Verbal skills in local language of Chattagram preferable
∎ Interested to work in remote area and field visit if needed.
∎ Proven skills and competencies to work with MS/ Excel, MS Access, SPSS is preferable.
∎ Good communication and networking skill both in Bangla & English

Salary: Tk. 62625 (Monthly)

Compensation & Other Benefits:
∎ As per Human Resource Policies & Procedures of NGO Forum for Public Health.

Application Deadline: March 12, 2020

Company Information:
∎ NGO Forum for Public Health
∎ Address : 4/6, Block-E, Lalmaita, Dhaka - 1207
∎ Web : www.ngof.org

Category: NGO/Development

Read Before Apply: Interested persons are requested to apply with a complete CV with contact mobile/telephone number and a copy of recent passport size photograph. NGO Forum is an equal opportunity employer and also encourages applications from qualified female candidates. The name of the post applied for "Psycho-Social Counselor (Child Protection)" should be placed at the top of the envelope and in the subject line of email. Application should be sent to the Manager, HR & Admin, NGO Forum for Public Health 4/6, Block-E, Lalmatia, Dhaka-1207 or apply online at [email protected]